How many government medical colleges are in Bihar?

Bihar has 13 government medical colleges participating in NEET counselling, offering a total of 1,860 MBBS seats.

Which government college in Bihar has the most MBBS seats?

Patna Medical College & Hospital, Patna has the highest intake among government colleges in Bihar with 250 MBBS seats.

Which cities in Bihar have government medical colleges?

Government medical colleges in Bihar are located across 10 cities. The cities with the most colleges are Patna.

Government Medical Colleges in Bihar

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

1,860

Total Hospital Beds

9,754

Cities

Bihar has 13 government medical colleges participating in NEET-UG counselling. Together, they offer 1,860 MBBS seats. These colleges are in 10 cities: Patna (4), Gaya (1), Darbhanga (1), Bettiah (1), Purnea (1).

Government medical colleges in Bihar are funded by the state and typically charge lower tuition fees compared to private institutions. Admission to state quota seats is managed through centralised counselling, while 15% of seats fall under the All India Quota conducted by MCC. Some government colleges in the state may require candidates to serve a bond period in rural areas after completing MBBS.

The teaching hospitals attached to government colleges in Bihar have a combined 9,754 beds, averaging 750 per institution. Patna Medical College & Hospital, Patna has the largest hospital with 1,675 beds.

The average seat intake across government colleges is 143. Patna Medical College & Hospital, Patna has the highest capacity at 250 seats, while Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College & Hospital, Madhepura has 100 seats.

Government medical education in Bihar has a history spanning 100 years. Patna Medical College & Hospital, Patna, established in 1925, is the oldest government institution. The newest addition is Viraat Ramayan Institute of Medical Sciences (VRIMS), Koyla Belwa, East Champaran, established in 2025.